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The modernization of the pivot door continues to act as one of the bigger trends across architecture and home design in recent years - offering a unique mechanism that is both functional and aesthetically pleasing.

Suitable for the exterior of every build, drop awnings are the ultimate way to introduce style and function into home or office...

Your mood is often influenced by the colours surrounding you. You may not consciously notice the colours in a shopping mall but, your mind perceives all the shades and that has an effect on your mood.

Auckland Council’s Planning Committee approved the Auckland City Centre Masterplan in March this year, after gathering feedback from various stakeholders. Recently, they unveiled aucklandccmp.co.nz: a new digital home for the Masterplan, allowing the public to explore Council’s vision in more depth.

The fourth in our Future of Design series – which looks at how new and changing technologies are affecting the architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) industries – sees Maria Mingallon explore how designers all around the world have united to fight the COVID-19 pandemic using at-home 3D printers and ask what decentralised manufacturing could mean for our collective future.

The year 2020 can be called a year of trends and challenges. In the world of Architecture, the trends are all about sustainable development. Innovative designs are now being paired with energy-efficient installations and recyclable materials to reduce the pressure on environment. Here are 5 such trends that are eco-friendly and here to stay.

Bright lights, big city, skyscrapers, and urbanization. As exciting as it may sound, life in the city is not what it looks. Overcrowding, air quality and noise pollution are few of many issues that the residents have to adjust with. The only time they get to relax and unwind is at home. The lights, colors, structure and location of the house has a great impact on the mental health.

Konsep minimalis dalam membangun sebuah hunian saat ini semakin digemari oleh masyarakat, terutama masyarakat yang bertempat tinggal di area perkotaan dengan  kepadatan penduduk yang tinggi. Keterbatasan lahan dan biaya menjadi pemicu utamanya sehingga saat ingin memiliki sebuah hunian, sebagian besar masyarakat  biasanya membeli dan membangun rumah kecil yang sesuai dengan budget yang dimilikinya.

This article explores five important factors to consider when choosing ceramic tiles for flooring.

This article compares MDF and FJ Pine Mouldings, discussing how you can make the right, informed decision between the two.